It takes a lot of different skills to make an acoustic guitar. It's still a woodworking project, but it's a woodworking project that requires so many different facets of the craft that it takes an exceptionally well rounded woodworker to know them all before they start.
There are however some strategies that you can use to increase your learning and your academic understanding of acoustic guitar making. These are good strategies to turn into habits, and that can significantly increase your knowledge on woodworking.
Take a look at these five strategies coming up. Odds are there are at least a few that you can incorporate into your daily life. Over time, and through daily exposure, your academic understanding of guitar making will increase quite a bit.
It's not that you're going to need to do anything special with all five books. What the different authors are going to do is show you five different ideas for new guitar makers. At this point, you'll be able to pick the one you feel is the easiest for you.
You'll also learn from five different people, which is almost as good as having a live teacher to work with. These authors load up their books full of fantastic guitar making information, and that will help you get a firmer understanding of the craft.